Located just a 1-minute walk from popular Miyagawa Morning Market in the heart of Takayama, Sumiyoshi Ryokan offers homely Japanese-style accommodation in the historic townhouse building. Free WiFi is available at the lobby and guestrooms.
This hotel was selected as one of the Top 25 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2015.
The inn is a 12-minute walk from JR Takayama Station. Takayama Jinya, an old government building, is a 7-minute walk away, and the streets full of old merchants’ houses can be reached within a 10-minute walk from the property.
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Accomodation
Rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. A low table and a TV with satellite channels are provided. Guests can relax in the room with free green tea. Read More
Japanese Style Room with Private Bath
Japanese style room with private bathroom and private toilet.
Japanese Style Room without Private Bath
Japanese style room without private bathroom and private toilet
QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM
WITH SHARED BATHROOM
WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Room JAPANESE ROOM
JAPANESE ROOM
JAPANESE ROOM
Room JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWS
JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWS
JAPANESE ROOM WITH VIEWS
Room NON SMOKING
NON SMOKING
NON SMOKING
Room RUN OF HOUSE
RUN OF HOUSE
RUN OF HOUSE
Room RIVER VIEW
RIVER VIEW
RIVER VIEW
TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM
WITH SHARED BATHROOM
WITH SHARED BATHROOM
TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM
WITH SHARED BATHROOM
WITH SHARED BATHROOM
TWIN STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
Dining
Carefully prepared Japanese multi-course dinner, including Hida Beef sukiyaki dish, can be enjoyed at the guest room. Guests can choose to have either Japanese or Western breakfast to satisfy their appetite in the morning. Read More
Recreation
Ryokan Sumiyoshi has a spacious public baths and a small Japanese garden. There are many antiques like pots and samurai armours displayed at the lobby.
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421 Reviews
Average ratings
TripAdvisor Traveller reviews
Alison P
A magical experience
I felt so privileged to have been able to stay at Sumiyoshi guest house. Staying here is a totally wonderful experience you will savour forever. Amazing in every way. So accommodating for vegetarian...
Pat C
A highlight of our trip
Such a cool and unique experience! The place is run by such a nice older couple, and you really feel you’re experiencing true Japanese culture. Food was amazing, the rooms were so cool, and the...
shanyngilham
Amazing ryokan and food experience!
I loved this ryokan, it was a home away from home. The workers at the ryokan treated you like family and are very hard workers. Always smiling and made you feel like home. The food was amazing, you...
